Stackable Reinforced Concrete Post for Various Outdoor Applications

ABSTRACT

An improvement to a previously filed US patent, The Stackable Reinforced Concrete Post for Various Outdoor Applications serves as a way to improve the fence as it is known today. By replacing the typical wooden posts used in fencing with several stacked, sturdy, reinforced blocks of concrete, the fence posts should never have to be replaced in a lifetime. Additionally, these may also be used for the application of barbed wire with the addition of a groove in the concrete blocks. With a relatively simple one-time application consisting of digging a hole in the ground and stacking each consecutive block on top of the other, this invention is not only easy to use, but effective.

CROSS REFERENCE/DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

The current invention is an improvement to U.S. Pat. No. 4,519,586, dated May 28, 1985, which was granted to the current applicant. This previous invention consisted of one vertical reinforced concrete module and was intended for livestock fencing. Improved in the design, the current invention excels in the ease of use and extends the uses of the invention.

Patent document number U.S. Pat. No. 5,934,035A details a modular pillar made of precast brick layers that is jointed with bolts. It is used for privacy fencing, similar to this patent. However, unlike this patent, the use of the bricks will cause deterioration over time, whereas concrete will harden as the years pass. Additionally, the present invention can be used for fencing.

Patent document number U.S. Pat. No. 7,373,753B1 details an invention titled “Gardening Components” that consists of a variety of planting figurations that might include troughs and support surfaces. It can be used as a privacy fence, and some of the parts are connected with stud type bolts, similar to the present invention. Its shortcoming is that this is an invention is directed toward gardening, which takes away from the “privacy” aspect of privacy fencing. Its main purpose is agriculture, unlike the current invention. Plus, the gardening components cannot be used for fencing barbed wire.

Patent document number U.S. Pat. No. 7,934,345B2, titled “Systems for building construction by attaching blocks with bolts and vertically spaced flat bars,” is also a stackable privacy fence structure that is connected with stud type bolts. However, unlike the present invention, there is no internal reinforcement within the structures. This could compromise the structure's strength over time, whereas the present invention is reinforced with a wire cage that lies within the cement.

Patent document number U.S. Pat. No. 5,975,500A, titled “Cast concrete fence posts and cast concrete bases for said posts,” is also a fencing post. However, this invention consists of one large vertical block above the ground rather than multiple stackable modules. Unlike the present invention, the aforementioned patent cannot be used for privacy and barbed wire fencing.

Patent document number U.S. Pat. No. 6,758,020B2, titled “Flexible interlocking wall system,” is used to support wire fencing, similar to the present invention. It consists of various masonry blocks, and each block interlocks with a mating surface. However, this invention is better suited as a wall, rather than a fencing system, while the present invention is suited for multiple types of fencing.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention pertains to concrete post design and construction that can be used with other fencing materials. This invention has comparable or potentially a longer life span than the traditional wooden post. Also, it should be an excellent replacement to the traditional wooden post, as timber is getting scarce. The stackable concrete post can potentially be installed with less man power since the post is made up of modular elements. The applications of this invention include standard privacy fencing, and barbed and woven wire fencing.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The stackable reinforced concrete post consists of a concrete pylon base and 9 (nine) concrete modules that are stacked vertically to form a post that can be used to erect fencing. The concrete pylon base and concrete module are reinforced using a galvanized wire cage within the concrete. The pylon base and modules have specifically designed holes where the rebar is inserted. Epoxy is used to fill in the space in the holes with the rebar inserted into for permanently anchoring the rebar. Mortar is applied between the stacking of the units to prevent any possible damage to the joint due to freezing precipitation.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The concrete module is depicted in FIGS. 1-14, as follows:

FIG. 1 shows a superior view of the module.

FIG. 2 shows a posterior view of the back of the module.

FIG. 3 shows a lateral view of a side of the module.

FIG. 4 shows a superior view of the inside of the module, specifically the galvanized wire cage within the module.

FIG. 5 shows an internal posterior view of the module, specifically the galvanized wire cage and the holes where the rebar to be inserted.

FIG. 6 shows an internal lateral view of the module, providing views of the galvanized wire cage and the holes where the rebar to be inserted.

FIG. 7 shows a superior view of the module, pointing out the bolt for barbed wire fence and woven wire fence application.

FIG. 8 shows a posterior view of the module, pointing out the bolt for barbed wire fence and woven wire fence application.

FIG. 9 shows a lateral view of the module, pointing out the bolt for barbed wire fence and woven wire fence application.

FIG. 10 shows a posterior view of the module, pointing out the hole prior to the insertion of the bolt.

FIG. 11 shows an internal lateral view of the module with the bold in place.

FIG. 12 shows a superior view the module, with an emphasis on the two holes where the rebar is to be inserted.

FIG. 13 shows a posterior view of the module, showing the groove where the wire or barbed wire fencing lays in.

FIG. 14 shows a lateral view of the module to give a better view of the groove for the fencing.

FIG. 15 shows an internal lateral view of the module to provide the position of the galvanized wire cage in relation to the groove in the post.

The concrete pylon base is depicted in FIGS. 16-19, as follows:

FIG. 16 shows a superior view of the pylon base of the post.

FIG. 17 shows a posterior view of the pylon base of the post.

FIG. 18 shows a lateral view of the pylon base of the post.

FIG. 19 shows an internal superior view of the pylon base of the post, pointing out the galvanized wire cage within it.

FIG. 20 shows an inferior view of the base of the pylon base of the post.

FIG. 21 shows an internal posterior view of the pylon base of the post, with the galvanized wire cage within it and the holes where the rebar is to be inserted.

FIG. 22 shows an internal lateral view of the pylon base of the post, with the galvanized wire cage within it and the holes where the rebar is to be inserted.

FIG. 23 shows this invention used in standard privacy fencing.

FIG. 24 shows this invention used in barbed wire fencing.

FIG. 25 shows this invention used in woven wire fencing.

FIG. 26 shows the construction of a post. This invention consists of a pylon base and 9 modules. Please note, the picture does not show all the modules.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Each post consists of a concrete pylon base and 9 concrete modules. Please see FIGS. 23, 24, and 25 to get an idea what the post would look like.

The concrete pylon base and the modules are made out of cement, reinforced by a galvanized wire cage within the cement, and formed using a mold. The pylon base and the modules have specifically designed holes where the rebar is to be inserted; in addition, the modules have specific groove where the barbed and woven wire sit on. Please see FIGS. 16-22 for the position of the wire cage, the shape, and the dimension of the pylon base, and FIGS. 1-15 for the modules.

To build a post, a pylon base and 9 (nine) modules are stacked vertically, reinforced by rebar, epoxy and mortar. Below are the steps to build a post:

-   -   1. Dig a hole in the ground big and tall enough to bury the         units that sit below the ground level (a pylon base, a module         and half of a module). See FIGS. 23, 24, and 25 for the size of         the hole needed.     -   2. Lower a pylon base into the ground. On the top side of the         pylon base, fill in the rebar holes with epoxy and insert the         rebar into the holes.     -   3. Apply mortar on top of the pylon base.     -   4. Prepare the module that is to be stacked on top of the pylon         base by filling in the module's bottom holes with epoxy.     -   5. Stack the module on top of the pylon base by inserting the         rebar that is sticking out from the pylon base top to the bottom         holes of the module.     -   6. Apply pressure to compress the mortar to a ⅜-inch gap. Level         the post from the top, front, back and sides. Trowel off the         excess mortar, if any.

We now have a post consisting the pylon base and one module stacked vertically.

-   -   7. On the top side of the post, fill in the rebar holes with         epoxy and insert the rebar into the holes.     -   8. Apply mortar on the top side of the post.     -   9. Prepare the next module that is to be stacked on top of the         post by filling in the module bottom holes with epoxy.     -   10. Stack the module on top of the post by inserting the rebar         that is sticking out on the top side of the post to the bottom         holes of the module.     -   11. Apply pressure to compress the mortar to a ⅜-inch gap. Level         the post from the top, front, back and sides. Trowel off the         excess mortar, if any.

We now have a post consisting a pylon base and 2 modules stacked vertically.

-   -   12. Do the next stacking by repeating steps 7-11 until all 9         modules have been completed. Please see FIG. 26 as a reference.

FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, depict top, front, and side views of a module and its overall dimensions, the wire cage within the module, and the holes where the rebar would be inserted.

FIGS. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 illustrate the socket flat head screw used for attaching different fencing materials to the modules. The top, front, and side views of the module demonstrate the hole's position and dimension and the size of the socket flat head screw.

FIG. 12 illustrates the two holes where the rebar would be inserted. FIGS. 13, 14, 15 illustrate groove where a barbed wire or woven wire fence is secured on.

FIGS. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 show a pylon base with its dimensions, the wire cage within the unit, and the holes where the rebar would be inserted.

FIG. 23 depicts an application of this invention for privacy fencing. It shows the drop-in anchors and the socket flat heads that are used to attach the boards to post.

FIG. 24 depicts an application of this invention for a barbed wire fence. It shows groove where the barbed wire sits on, which is secured to the modules with tie-backs.

FIG. 25 depicts an application of this invention for woven wire fence. It shows groove where the woven wire fence can be attached to the modules with tie-backs.

FIG. 26 depicts an application of this invention for board rail fence. It shows the drop-in anchors and the socket flat heads that are used to attach the boards to post. 

1. A stackable concrete post consisting of a concrete pylon base and 9 concrete modules that are stacked vertically. Rebar, epoxy, and mortar are used as described in this application with the purpose of strengthening the anchoring system and preserving the integrity of the post.
 2. A concrete pylon base and a concrete module made of cement and molded, reinforced by a galvanized wire cage inside the unit, designed with holes where the rebar would be inserted and groove where barbed or woven wire would sit on.
 3. The application of this invention for post for privacy fencing and board rail fencing by the means of drop-in anchors and socket flat heads. 